Lone Tree Elementary School

www.lone-tree.k12.ia.us

196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lone Tree Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Lone Tree, Iowa. Serving students in the Lone Tree Community School District, the elementary school functions as a core institution for local families, emphasizing a supportive and personalized learning environment. By maintaining small class sizes, the school is able to focus on individual student growth and fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and the broader community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating character development and community engagement into the daily experience. As part of a PK-12 district, Lone Tree Elementary serves as the foundation for the district’s academic programming, preparing students for a seamless transition into the middle and high school levels. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional development for all its pupils.

196

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lone Tree Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	18
Black	2
Two or More	7

White
169 (86.2%)
Hispanic
18 (9.2%)
Two or More
7 (3.6%)
Black
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lone Tree Comm School District
Phone:	(319)629-4213
Website:	http://www.lone-tree.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 31